If we wish to solve a problem, it is common practice to ask the question and then try to find the answer through thinking and analysis. However, Einstein told us that this way of thinking doesn't really solve the problem. In this article, we will take this view of Albert Einstein and look at the problem-solving process from a different perspective.
The importance of the starting point
In modern scientific research, we often need to solve some seemingly simple but often very complex problems. According to Einstein, the answers to these questions can only be found by starting from their essence. The importance of this starting point is also reflected in everyday life. For example, when we want to solve a problem in the classroom, if we only think from the surface and focus only on facts and known conditions, we may not find a good solution. But if we start from the essence of the problem and consider the root cause or basic law of the problem, we will find that the original problem is not so difficult. Therefore, in order to solve the problem, we need to first consider the importance of the starting point of the problem and start from the right starting point.
Example: Suppose we want to know why the leaves are green, if we only look at the surface of the matter, we might conclude that it is because the leaves contain green pigments. But if we look at the refraction and absorption of light, we can understand the relationship between the wavelength and color of light, which can better explain why leaves are green.
Ways to expand your mind
Expanding the thinking approach is key to helping us solve problems better. This includes using imagination to push the boundaries of thinking, introducing different areas of thinking, and breaking out of established frameworks. These methods also embody Einstein's method of scientific thinking. When it comes to solving scientific problems, traditional ways of thinking may limit the scope of our thinking, making it difficult for us to come up with some innovative solutions. If we are to use innovation to build solutions, we need to move beyond the traditional mindset and adopt some more innovative ways of thinking.
For example, when we encounter a complex problem, we may want to use our imagination to consider the problem from multiple perspectives and imagine different solutions. When Xi learning new knowledge, we can also use analogy to apply the thinking mode in different fields, so that the thinking can be more sustained and widely stimulated, so as to form a more comprehensive knowledge system. These methods of expanding our thinking can help us solve problems better and find answers more easily.
A balance between reason and intuition
In general, when it comes to problem solving, we need to use both rational and intuitive thinking. The conventional wisdom is that logical thinking is more important because it allows us to better analyze based on facts, classifications, and deductions. However, Einstein's point is that intuition is also very important because it allows us to play a more important role in creative thinking. Intuitive thinking is an advanced human way of thinking based on perception, experience, and comprehensive judgment, and it is also the driving force of creative thinking. Intuitive thinking can help us choose the most appropriate way of thinking from the perspective of subjective feelings. Albert Einstein himself is one of the representatives of this virtue of thinking. He used his knowledge of logic, mathematics, and phenomenology to explore the nature of the universe, but at the same time he used his intuitive thinking to creatively explore the problems of things, and ultimately to the conclusion of the theory of relativity.
Summary
When solving problems, we need to consider the importance of starting points and apply extended thinking and innovative approaches to solve problems. At the same time, while using logical thinking, we should not ignore the use of intuitive thinking in order to better solve problems. It can be said that in Einstein's thought, the mutual combination of intelligence and creativity is the key to solving problems. It was through this way of thinking that Einstein was able to discover the truth of the theory of relativity.